not; reason; ideas; discussion; when; another; with; running; being; without; depend; Among the many ways in which people communicate through speech, public speaking has probably received more study and attracted more attention than any other. Politicians 1___ for public office, salespeople presenting products, and preachers delivering sermons all 2 ___ upon this form of public communication. Public speaking is 3 ___ informal conversation between two people——nor is it free 4 ___ in a small group. Speaking bocomes public speaking 5 ___ aperson addresses a group of more than one, 6___ interruption, and takes responsibility for the words and ideas 7___ expressed. Public speaking always involves a speaker who has a 8___ for speaking, an audience that gives that speaker its attention, and a message meant to accomplish a purpose. There are many reasons for speaking in public. A speaker may hope to inform an audience about new 9___ , for example, or provide information about some topic. Creating a good feeling or entertaining an audience may be 10___ purpose. Public speakers, however, most often seek to persuade an audience to adopt new opinions, to take certain actions, or to see the world in a new way.